Early Head Start-Child Care Family Advocate - McCurtain County

Job description

Full-Time: Schedule Varies JOB SUMMARY: The Early Head Start — Child Care (EHS-CC) Family Advocate is responsible for providing family service assistance for families with children enrolled in the LIFT CAA Early Head Start Program. Shares a general responsibility for the safety and well-being of all the children enrolled in the LIFT CAA Early Head Start-Child Care program. The EHS-CC Family Advocate has the general responsibility for family support services including implementing, coordinating and providing direct case management services to EHS-CC families, developing and implementing partnerships with EHS-CC families including Family Partnership Agreements. Must coordinate/provide training to parents and community agencies; monitor the implementation of social services, parent involvement, volunteer services, and community partnerships and assist with the health and other support services provided to families. Must be able to read, speak and write with proficiency in English Language. In conformance with Head Start Performance Standards, assist families to build on their strengths and develop plans to address areas of concern, including job market assistance, and resource identif...